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Computing Indefinite Integrals

For Teachers 11th - Higher Ed
Provide your students with a framework for introducing indefinite integrals. It takes into account a learner’s prior knowledge of slope fields and definite integrals and uses the notion of an antiderivative to give them an intuitive...
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Ellipses and Kepler's First Law

For Teachers 11th - 12th
The class examines graphs in the form r = F(¿¿) in polar coordinates (r, ¿¿), in particular with the circle, ellipse and other conic sections. They determine the nature of an ellipse by studying the role of the semimajor axis and...
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Vectors Via the Calculator

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders resolve vector problems without the knowledge of math.  In this vectors lesson students with poor math skills get a chance of passing the course. 
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The Diagonal Of A Box

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Young scholars solve problems using the pythagorean theorem. They use critical thinking skills in order to use a systematic process to solve the problem. Upon solving each problem the uniqueness of the lesson plan is asking students to...
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Applications of Triangles

For Teachers 9th - 11th
Students apply the properties of a right triangle. In this triangle lesson, students describe and compare radians to degrees. They solve problems using the properties and ratios of a right triangle.
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Trigonometry for AC Circuits

For Students Higher Ed
For this physics worksheet, students solve 23 trigonometry based problems. Students apply the Pythagorean Theorem in electricity calculations.
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Arc Length Lesson

For Teachers 9th - 11th
Learners find the length of the arc of a circle. For this geometry lesson, students calculate the length of an arc and find the measure of the central angle given the length of the arc. They convert between linear and angular speed. They...
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Conduction, Convection, Radiation, Oh My!

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students draw a line graph, and use graphing as a tool to discover more about conduction, convection and radiation. They should design their own experiment using heat sensitive paper to show they explain these 3 processes.
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Radians, Arc Length, and the Area of a Sector

For Teachers Higher Ed
In this college level geometry worksheet, students convert between degrees and radians.  Students determine arc length and solve problems involving the area of a sector.  The four page worksheet contains seventy-four problems.  Answers...
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Whatcha Gunna Do When the Hulkster's Measuring Too??

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Students measure using tools they have made. In this algebra lesson, students measure the height and distance using non-traditional measuring methods. They apply their findings to algebra and trigonometry properties of measurements.
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Can You Make a Hole in One?

For Teachers 8th - 11th
Students relate miniature golf to reflection of an image. In this algebra activity, students collect and graph data as they study linear equations. They apply properties of graphing to solve real life scenarios.
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Kites: Patang - The Indian Fighter Kite

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Young scholars investigate the history of fighter kites and build their own.  In this aeronautics lesson, students discover how other countries utilize fighter kites and where they originated.  Young scholars create their own fighter...
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Pythagorean Theorem

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students solve problems using the Pythagorean Theorem. In this geometry lesson, students identify different parts of a right triangle. They use the Pythagorean Theorem to calculate missing angles and sides.
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Regressive Music

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Student use the Ti calculator to graph sinusoidal graphs. In this calculus lesson, students use the CBL to collect and analyze data of sinusoidal graphs. They manipulate their collected data and make predictions.
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La Toteca- A Tropical Paradise

For Teachers 7th - 11th
Students collect data on the time of the ferry. For this algebra lesson, students use the data to predict a ferry schedule. They also compute the depth where oxygen would be needed when diving.
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BASEBALL HOME RUN

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Learners determine whether a hit baseball is a home run or not by utilizing parametric equations to describe the path of the ball. They assess the importance of angles and velocity needed to hit a home run. In addition, in their own...
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Diagonals and Altitudes

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students discover the mathematical way to find the dimensions of a diagonal. Using this process, they complete a worksheet in which they identify the relationships between different degree triangles. They review their answers and are...
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River Width

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students determine the level of accuracy needed for computations involving measurements and irrational numbers. They use the correct number of digits in computation to achieve an appropriate unit or level of accuracy when solving...
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Promote Precalculus

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Use projects, real-world activities, and games to bring precalculus to life for students.
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Exploring Centers of Triangles

For Teachers 7th - 10th
Students explore properties of triangles using angle bisectors, incenters, circles, midpoints, and altitudes. They use Geometer's Sketchpad in order to create triangles and their properties.
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Investigating the Idea of Cos

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders use cos to solve problems involving right-angled triangles. They solve equations of the form cos(++) = a, for a between -180 and 360 degrees. They state the value of cos(++) in special cases and graph y = cos(++).
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Introduction To Data Analysis

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders investigate the concept of looking at the data put in a variety of ways that could include graphs or data sets. They analyze data critically in order to formulate some sound conclusions based on real data. Students graph...
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Ellipses And Kepler's First Law

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Young scholars explain that planets actually orbit the center of gravity of the solar system, and that distant planets may be detected by motions of their central star around the centers of gravity of their planetary systems.
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Investigating the Idea of Tan

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders use tan to solve problems involving right-angled triangles. They solve equations of the form tan(8) =a, for a between 180 degrees and 360 degrees. They state the value of tan (8) in special cases.